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Kenya is a beautiful country with many small business
ventures. Investors have a wide range of businesses to consider.

Some require education, technical knowledge and creative
skill. To start any business you need to first write a business plan. The plan
should be followed with a feasibility study and survey.

Things to look out for are good location for the business
and adequate funding. Other requirements are equipment, licensing, marketing,
staff and company incorporation. Listed are 26 business ideas to do in Kenya.

26
Profitable Business Ideas in Kenya

1. ECommerce
Consultancy

Ecommerce has become big business and practitioners
actively seek guidance. A professional in e-consultancy stands to gain lots of
money providing valuable service. The customer potential is huge with many
companies and individual going online.

2. Ebook

Did you know that writing an eBook is financially
rewarding.The author needs to write a quality book and find a good publisher?
Top platforms to consider include Amazon’s kindle direct publishing and lulu.

3. Music Video
Production

Kenya pop culture is thriving with new acts creating good
music. The increase in youths in entertainment has opened new expression for
videographers. Music video producers tend to make good profit doing what the
love.Music videos aren’t cheap and costs
huge sums to produce.

4. Event Planning

Event would always take place since human beings are
socially inclined. There are many business opportunities for event planning.

The planner needs to gain valuable experience and offer a
robust service to customers. Common events are child naming, weddings,
anniversaries and political events.

5. Content Writing

Content is much needed in magazines, newspaper
publications and blogs. A content creator has a vast market to consider. The
content writer should be proficient and master his craft. The writer could work
as a freelancer or join an established organization.

6. Private Taxi
Services

Private taxi services are fast becoming the norm. They
are clean, elegant, comfortable and very efficient.

There are various ways to get into the taxi business
however using an app will provide lots of business opportunity. The driver only
needs to own a car, sign up with the cab company and select fares.

7. Disc Jockey

The multitude of musical artists in the country use the
services of DJs. Disc Jockey also earn at birthdays, anniversaries and even
political events.

8. Car Wash

The huge number of cars in Kenya requires occasional
wash. To start a car wash you need a good location, car wash equipment and
staff.

9. Car Hire
Business

Car hire business is still relevant however the owner
needs to stock classy vehicles. The vehicles should be insured and safeguard
from theft with tracking technology.

10. Tourism
Business

Kenya is a beautiful city with lots of tourist
destinations. Operating a small tourist business is very profitable.

To attract patronage you could build a website and
advertise on travel magazines and Destination sites. Other requirements are
security for guests, transportation and hotel accommodation.

11. Trash
Collection

Trash collection business is highly profitable. You need
a dump truck, dump site and government or state license.

12. Aquaculture

Aquaculture is highly profitable and easy to accomplish.
You need a large pond, fish fingerlings, feed and source of clean water.

13. Phone Store

Everyone has a phone to communicate with friends and
loved ones. There are thousands of brands and millions of potential customers.

14. Become a
Private Tutor

Teachers are ideal for private tutor business. The tutor
could operate from the student’s home or open a learning center.

15. Auto Mechanic Shop

Once a car is bought it starts to depreciate in value.
Along the line it will develop mechanical faults and needs the services of a
mechanic. Make sure the mechanics are properly trained and know how to fix
cars.

16. Consulting

Consulting covers a huge range of job disciplines. You
could consult in any field of specialization and earn good money. Consultants
are usually retired office workers, teachers or CEOs of top companies. The consultant
needs to have a full grasp of the subject matter to succeed.

17. Build a Blog

Blogging could be profitable but very challenging. You
need to post regularly, provide good content and have a good command of the
written word. The blog needs a domain name, host plan and easy to navigate
template. Monetize the blog through advertisement, affiliate or direct sales.

18. Open an
eCommerce Store

It is easier than you think to open an eCommerce store. The
store only needs images of what you intend selling and a checkout platform. The
goods could be sourced from different store, in-house products or affiliate
items.

19. Baby Sitting

You need some type of credibility to get baby sitting
jobs. The job is more suited to teenage girls and best practiced in a specific
demography. However safety is the top priority and common sense.

20. Computer
Repair Business

You can develop the technical skills to repair a
computer. The learning curve may involve becoming an apprentice, going to a
technical institution or attending several workshops.

You could provide outcalls or work from a dedicated
location. You need to purchase appropriate tools to carry out the job.

21. Security Service

There are two ways to join the security business. You
could learn the rudiments and become a security consultant or join a private
security outfit. Other ways is to incorporate your own security unit and offer
private security services to banks and corporate entities.

22. Soap and
Detergent Making

Soap making is practicable from home or a store. First
learn how to make soap and print labels. Sell your soap to small stores in your
area or supermarkets. You can also sell the product directly to people in your
neighborhood.

23. Open a Restaurant

Food is a necessity and everyone eats at least twice a
day. Restaurant business is very profitable and moderately challenging. You
need a good location, serve quality meals while offering good prices. The size
of the establishment is negligible however the food should be delicious.

24. Poultry
Farming

Chickens are high maintenance birds not suitable for home
breeding. If you have a large parcel of land you could go into eggs or meat
production.

25. Open a laundry
Service

Laundry services provide a valuable service to busy
individuals. Laundry service operators earn good money based on the number of
customers and location. The business requires basic equipment and labor.

26. Real Estate

The real estate market is huge and plenty opportunity for
new entrants. You need to decide which aspect of the industry you wish to work.

You could go into constriction, property sales or become
an estate agent. Other areas include building contractor, building supply,
cleanup crew and raw material merchant.